Abhishek Banerjee Reveals Why Amitabh Bachchan Got Upset When He Touched His Feet

Bollywood actor Abhishek Banerjee, who gained popularity for his role as Jana in Stree, recently shared an interesting incident about his first meeting with Amitabh Bachchan. The actor revealed that Big B once got upset with him when he touched his feet out of respect.

Why did Amitabh Bachchan Get Upset?

According to a report by Hindustan Times, Abhishek recalled that during their first meeting on set, he became extremely emotional. He said he was trembling and had goosebumps, as working with Amitabh Bachchan was a very special moment for him.

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He shared, “Naturally, I touched his feet. But he got very upset and immediately said, ‘What are you doing? Why are you doing this?’ I was confused because in Indian families we are taught to touch elders’ feet. Later, I spoke to director Ribhu Dasgupta, who told me that Amitabh sir doesn’t like it because it creates a hierarchy. Once you do that, you are no longer just co-actors – you place him on a higher pedestal.”

‘No One Is As Professional As Amitabh Bachchan’

Abhishek further praised Amitabh Bachchan’s professionalism, saying that he treats everyone as equals so that no one feels inferior while performing. He added that Amitabh does not want to appear like an “older figure” on set but rather as a co-actor and colleague.

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He said, “He is extremely professional and has no ego at all. Among all the actors I have worked with, including younger ones, no one is as professional as Amitabh Bachchan.”

Abhishek And Amitabh In Section 84

Abhishek Banerjee and Amitabh Bachchan will be seen together in Section 84, directed by Ribhu Dasgupta. The film also stars Nimrat Kaur, Diana Penty, and Rhea Vij in key roles. The shooting has been completed, and the release date is yet to be announced.

Abhishek Banerjee’s Work Front

Abhishek was recently seen in the film Toaster, directed by Vivek Daschaudhary, alongside Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra. The film is available on Netflix.

He will next appear in Mirzapur: The Movie, directed by Gurmmeet Singh, featuring Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Jitendra Kumar, and Ravi Kishan. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on September 4, 2026.